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- Midlöv, Patrik, et al.
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PERson-centredness in hypertension management using information technology (PERHIT): a protocol for a randomised controlled trial in primary health care
- 2020
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In: Blood Pressure. - : TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD. - 0803-7051 .- 1651-1999. ; 29:3, s. 149-156
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Purpose: For primary health care (PHC), hypertension is the number one diagnosis for planned health care visits. The treatment of high blood pressure (BP) and its consequences constitutes a substantial economic burden. In spite of efficient antihypertensive medications, a low percentage of patients reach a well-controlled BP. The PERson-centredness in Hypertension management using Information Technology (PERHIT) Study is a multicentre randomised controlled trial. PERHIT is designed to evaluate the effect of supporting self-management on systolic blood pressure by the use of information technology in Swedish primary health care. Materials and Methods: After inclusion, 900 patients from 36 PHC centres are randomised to two groups. In the intervention group, patients are provided with a self-management support system including a home-BP monitor and further requested to perform self-reports and measure BP every evening for eight consecutive weeks. In the control group, patients receive treatment as usual. Results: The primary outcome will be the change in systolic blood pressure in patients with hypertension. In addition, person-centredness, daily life activities, awareness of risk and health care costs will also be evaluated. Conclusion: The results of this randomised controlled trial with assessment of blood pressure and same-day self-reports will provide patients a tool to understand the interplay between blood pressure and lifestyle applicable to primary health care. The self-management support system may be of importance for improved adherence to treatment and persistence to treatment recommendations.
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- Bäckryd, Emmanuel, 1974-, et al.
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Dynamiken i förskrivningen av opioider i Sverige 2000–2015 - Markanta omfördelningar inom opioidgruppen, men ingen »epidemi«
- 2017
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In: Läkartidningen. - : Läkartidningen Förlag. - 0023-7205 .- 1652-7518. ; 114
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Opioid prescription changes in Sweden 2000-2015 In contrast to the well-established »opioid epidemic« in the US, very little is known about how the prescription of opioids in Sweden has developed during the last decade. Aggregated data from the open Statistical database of the Swedish Board of Health and Welfare were analyzed descriptively. The yearly prevalence of opioid prescription did not change 2006-2015, but there were dramatic shifts in the choice of opioids. During this period, dextropropoxyphene was pulled off the market. Tramadol was used by fewer individuals (-54 % over the decade), but dosages expressed as Defined Daily Dose/patient/year (DDD/pat/y) increased (+41 %). In contrast, oxycodone and morphine were used by more individuals (+465 % and +137 %, respectively), but DDD/pat/y decreased during the period (-56% and -54%). Studies on non-aggregated data from available registries are needed to further elucidate the circumstances and possible consequences of these shifts in opioid prescription patterns.
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- Bäckryd, Emmanuel, Docent, 1974-, et al.
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Många fallgropar i opioidstatistik
- 2021
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In: Läkartidningen. - Stockholm, Sweden : Läkartidningen förlag AB. - 0023-7205 .- 1652-7518. ; 36/37
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- Hoffmann, Mikael, 1960-, et al.
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Incidence in pharmacoepidemiology : A conceptual framework for incidence of a single substance or group of substances with statins as an example
- 2023
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In: Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology. - : Wiley. - 1742-7835 .- 1742-7843. ; 132:2, s. 171-179
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- A framework for analysing incidence in pharmacoepidemiology and drug statistics is suggested using statins as an example. A new case of statin use (first-ever use or recurrence of treatment) can be defined as new on the group (NoG), new on substance whether new on the group or not (NoS), new on substance and new on the group (NoS_and_NoG), new on substance and not new on the group (NoS_not_NoG). MethodIndividual-level dispensations of statins 2006-2019 for 1 017 058 individuals with at least one dispensation 2019 in Sweden. ResultsWith 12-month run-in, corresponding to at least 8 months without treatment, the incidence proportion of NoG was 13.39 new cases per 1000 inhabitants and 8.40 with 10-year run-in. Thus, 37% had first been treated with any statin between 12 months and 10 years before the index date.For atorvastatin, NoS was 10.69, NoS_and_NoG 9.99, and NoS_not_NoG 0.70 per 1000 inhabitants. 0.70 per 1000 inhabitants or 6.6% of new cases of atorvastatin represented a change from another statin during the run-in. ConclusionIt is essential to separate new cases that are new both on the substance and on the group from those that represent a change of therapy during the run-in.
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- Hoffmann, Mikael, 1960-, et al.
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Nationell process för värdering av off label-användning behövs
- 2020
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In: Läkartidningen. - Stockholm, Sweden : Sveriges Läkarförbund. - 0023-7205 .- 1652-7518. ; 117
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Läkemedelsverket rapporterar att man inte, utifrån sitt etablerade arbetssätt, kan genomföra nytta–riskvärdering av läkemedel utanför godkänd indikation. Sjukvården har ett behov av en nationell process för värdering av off label-användning av vissa läkemedel. Sjukvården behöver också fler och innovativa akademiskt drivna läkemedelsstudier.
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- Sundell, Micaela, 1989-
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Epidemiological and Clinical Aspects of Hormonal Contraception and Menopausal Hormone Therapy in Women
- 2023
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Doctoral thesis (other academic/artistic)abstract
- Background: The main indications for therapy with female sex hormones are contraception and menopausal hormone therapy (MHT). The aim of this thesis was to investigate the use of hormonal contraception and MHT in different populations of women in Sweden, 2000–2021. The use of contraception in women with obesity was studied. The use of MHT in Sweden over time was studied and different run-in periods were validated to define an incident MHT user. We also investigated the risk of pulmonary embolism (PE) in women using MHT, including considerations regarding administration form, treatment duration and type of progestin used. Women with premature or early menopause after bilateral oophorectomy were studied with regard to dispensed MHT.Material and Methods: The studies were based on different data sources including electronical medical records, national mandatory health registers, and a national quality register (GynOp). The use of MHT over time was studied using defined daily doses (DDD) per 1,000 women per day, one-year prevalence and incidence proportion. The definition of an incident drug user was validated by calculating the predictive value of different run-in periods.Results: The most prescribed contraceptive method in women with obesity was progestin-only pills (44%), but 21% were prescribed combined hormonal contraceptives contrary to Swedish and European guidelines. Incident users with obesity were significantly more likely to discontinue their contraceptive method within one year, compared with normal weight women. The use of MHT decreased significantly after the turn of the century. In the 50–54 years age interval, the dispensed amount decreased from 282 DDD/1,000 women per day in 2000, to 77 in 2006. It then stabilised around 50 DDD/1,000 women per day during 2010 to 2017. The one-year prevalence followed the same pattern, with a plateau 2010–2016. From 2017, an increase in MHT dispensations was observed. A run-in period of 18 months had a PV of 88% in the 50 to 54 years age group and was found to be suitable and reliable for defining incident users of MHT at the ages close to menopause. The risk of PE was significantly increased in users of oral MHT, but not transdermal. The risk was highest in first-ever users (OR 2.32; 95% CI, 1.34–4.00) and was considerably lower in women who may have used MHT previously (OR 1.38; 95% CI, 1.01–1.89). 69% of all women with a bilateral oophorectomy had at least one dispensation of MHT within one year after surgery. Within this treated group the estimated treatment time constituted 63% of the remaining time to natural menopause.Conclusions: Progestin-only pills was the most prescribed contraceptive method in women with obesity, but many women with obesity were prescribed combined hormonal contraceptives contrary to clinical guidelines. The use of MHT decreased significantly after the turn of the century, but has increased since 2017 in the age groups close to menopause. The classifications used for prevalent and incident drug use are of importance to the results. The risk of pulmonary embolism is increased in users of oral but not transdermal MHT. There seems to be a significant undertreatment with hormone therapy in women with premature, surgical menopause.
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